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Spring break is right around the corner, and thousands of Mississippi college students have already started planning their getaways. The great part about going to college in Mississippi is that there are many secret getaways right here within the state. If you’re planning your spring break, here are five in-state options to consider.

Laissez les bons temps rouler is the statement of the season. Mardi Gras is right around the corner, and Mississippians are preparing for fun times. Although Mardi Gras is more commonly associated with our next door neighbor, Louisiana, Mississippi has a tremendous Mardi Gras scene filled with generational traditions. 

Say the name Larry McKay to anyone in North Mississippi, and the first word that comes up for discussion is basketball. If the discussion continues, talk of Baldwyn High School invariably comes up – Baldwyn Bearcat championship basketball, to be precise.

Over 40,000 people in Mississippi have an intellectual or developmental disability, but only 11.5% are employed. Employment opportunities are critical…

On Saturday, March 8, a new art exhibit opens in Jackson, Mississippi, at the Two Mississippi Museums. Entitled Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers, Photographs by Melody Golding, the pictorial exhibit will be the first in a series of programs designed to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the devastating 2005 hurricane. 

“Well, it’s a long way from Star, Mississippi,” for some. However, the small town is home to some notable people, and the town’s history is rich with stories of resilience and community. Star continues to be a place of significance in Mississippi’s cultural landscape.

Bozo’s Grocery is celebrating 68 years of serving up the finest fresh seafood, shrimp, crawfish, and signature seasonings on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Pascagoula staple has become a popular tourist attraction and a local favorite, and for a good reason — it’s delicious. 

Mississippi is home to some up-and-coming artists. 

These young people may one day have their paintings, drawings, and sculptures displayed alongside the works of Walter Anderson, George Ohr, Richmond Barthe, Marie Hull, and other of our state’s most renowned artists. 

As much as we all love the Magnolia State, there is no doubt that Mississippi is one of the most overlooked places in the world. It is one of those things that many of us may struggle to wrap our heads around. Although we are often overlooked, this great state has made some grand contributions to the United States and the world. Some of these may surprise you. 

But honestly, one of my favorite Valentine’s Day activities is taking place right now in the 3rd grade classes of Mooreville Elementary School of Lee County, Mississippi. It’s a geography-based project called A Valentine from all 50 States!